Overview:
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with clean, green, safe, and accessible open space in 2,300 acres of park land throughout the city.
Our department is responsible for 217 City parks, playgrounds and athletic fields, two golf courses, 65 squares, 17 fountains, 75 game courts, 16 historic and three active cemeteries, urban wilds, four High School Athletic Fields, and approximately 125,000 trees, all covering 2,346 acres, 1,000 of which comprise the historic Emerald Necklace. We are also responsible for more than 35,000 street trees.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Our organization's objective is two fold: Provide an opportunity for these youth employees to work with youth from their neighborhoods and help provide a safe, fun-filled, summer experience for those youth who come to our program. Our program is free so we attract many youth who would not otherwise attend camp. Many of your youth staff were former campers so they understand how the program runs.
The Ideal Candidate for this Job:
Some experience working with youth Ability to communicate effectively with children and their parents General sports based background Must be physically active Must be proactive